Subtract 40/90 from 42/50
42/50 - 40/90 is 89/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
40/90 = 40 × 5/90 × 5 = 200/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/450 - 200/450 = 378 - 200/450 = 178/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/225
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